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Watch These 300-Pounders Run The 9 Slowest Times At This Year’s NFL Combine

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The NFL Combine has come and gone. Prospects now await the NFL Draft after showing off their talents to pro scouts. Some fared better than others in certain categories.

One of the most watched portions of the event is the 40-yard dash.

In some instances, a slow time is a knock to draft outlook. For other positions, it’s not the end-all-be-all method of evaluation.

Slowest players at the NFL Combine

Here, we’ll take a look at the nine slowest players in terms of 40-yard dash time regardless of position. We’ll also provide a brief view of the slowest players at each spot.

It’s worth noting that everyone does not run at the NFL Combine. Some save that for private workouts or school Pro Days.

We can go only provide details for players that did perform the drill. Below is a position-by-position breakdown with recorded times.

  • QB: Joe Fagnano (UCONN) – 4.83
  • RB: Emmett Johnson (Nebraska) – 4.56
  • WR: Chase Roberts (BYU) – 4.64
  • TE: Miles Kitselman (Tennessee) – 4.90
  • OL: Garrett DiGiorgio (UCLA) – 5.36
  • DL: Tim Keenan III (Alabama) – 5.31
  • LB: Xavian Sorey Jr. (Arkansas) – 4.63
  • DB: TJ Hall (Iowa) – 4.59

Two of those players were among the slowest players in the field.

Now, onto the nine slowest players at the NFL Combine. All posted a time above 5.20 seconds. It’s no surprise to see each of these competitors at positions along the offensive or defensive lines.

We’ve provided clips with each profile to display these 300-pounders’ speed and athleticism, as well as a link to their NFL Combine bio where you can view their 40-yard dash performances.

T8. Emmanuel Pregnon

The Oregon offensive lineman ran a 5.21-second 40-yard dash in Indianapolis. A guard, Pregnon stands 6-4 and tips the scales at 314 pounds.

As an interior player, speed is not the top indicator of future success. And while he finished among the nine slowest players in terms of speed, he was rated the top overall Combine performer at his position.

Pregnon was an All-American as a senior for the Ducks. He hopes to make an impact in the NFL soon.

T8. Kadyn Proctor

Proctor is one of two Alabama players to make this list. The offensive lineman posted a 5.21 time in his drill.

Proctor is a massive human being. The tackle stands 6-7 and weighed in at 352 pounds for his NFL Combine workout. It makes his run time all the more impressive, even if it was one of the event’s slowest.

He also posted a 32-inch vertical to further wow scouts.

While footwork is important on the edge of the offensive line, straight line speed is not. The time will not negatively impact his first-round draft grade.

7. Fernando Carmona

The Arkansas guard completed his 40-yard dash in 5.22 seconds. It was the seventh-slowest time in the NFL Combine field.

As mentioned, speed is not the most important attribute of interior linemen. At 6-5 and 316 pounds, getting moving that quickly is a feat in and of itself.

Unfortunately, his overall Combine performance wasn’t as strong as others on the list. He’s seen his fringe first-round NFL Draft grade slip to Day 3 this offseason.

6. Evan Beerntsen

A Northwestern product, Beerntsen posted a time of 5.25 seconds in his 40-yard dash. Despite being the lightest player in this group, his time was the sixth worst on the list.

Beerntsen is 6-3 and 301 pounds. He is certainly not a small human being. With that said, he was bested by three more heavyset players – one of whom outweighs him by 50 pounds.

The lineman was an all-conference performer both at Northwestern and South Dakota State. He did not allow a sack last season. He projects as a late Day 3 pick in the NFL Draft.

5. Ar’maj Reed-Adams

Reed-Adams was one of 13 Texas A&M football players to work out at the NFL Combine. He posted a relatively solid overall performance, which included a 5.28 40-yard dash time.

The guard is a tall prospect that towers over his competition. He carries 314 pounds on his 6-6 frame.

He was viewed as a borderline Day 1 talent entering his final college season. The 24-year-old is now projected to be picked in the second round.

4. Tim Keenan III

Keenan was the slowest defensive player in the field. The interior lineman from Alabama ran a 5.31 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine.

Given his 327-pound frame, it’s still impressive. Unfortunately, his overall athleticism wasn’t quite good enough to boost him up draft boards.

The tackle is viewed as a Day 3 pick. He posted an unofficial 2.96 (out of 10) Relative Athletic Score, ranking 1,442nd among DTs since 1987.

3. Beau Stephens

The Iowa product gets us back to the offensive side of the ball. Stephens, a 6-5 guard, ran his 40-yard dash in 5.35 seconds at the NFL Combine.

The 314-pound interior lineman was a relative unknown upon entering his senior season. A decorated final campaign put him on pro scouts’ radars.

Stephens was a first-team All-American in his last year with the Hawkeyes. He projects as a Day 3 draft pick.

T1. Markel Bell

Bell is another massive human being, tipping the scales at 346 pounds. That makes the Miami offensive lineman the second-heaviest player on this list.

The tackle is also the tallest player mentioned, standing at an intimidating 6-foot-9 as the anchor of the front five. He posted a 40-yard dash time of 5.36 seconds.

Bell tied for the slowest time at the NFL Combine. That might not come as a surprise given his measurables. He is currently predicted to be selected on Day 3 of the draft.

T1. Garrett DiGiorgio

DiGiorgio finished with a time of 5.36 seconds, the worst mark at the 2026 NFL Combine. The 6-7 UCLA product was the slowest offensive guard in the field.

DiGiorgio is 30 pounds lighter than Markel Bell, who tied his 5.36-second time. It highlighted a relatively subpar showing in which he ranked 20th among guards in terms of athleticism.

The lineman projects as a late Day 3 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.